Buying guide
Best Airwrap-style multi-stylers
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Compare them allBest overall
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x: Gen2 motor, 6 attachments
Dyson states 30% more power and 2x the air pressure versus Airwrap i.d.
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Shark FlexStyle IonCurl: 200M ions, CoandaBoost
CoandaBoost is stated to give bouncier, more defined curls than the original FlexStyle.
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Dyson Airwrap i.d.: app-led curls, 6 attachments
The i.d. curl sequence stores wrap, style and cold shot times for repeatable curls.
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An airflow multi-styler replaces a dryer, a hot brush and a curling tong with one motor and a set of clip-on heads. The best ones use the Coanda effect, where fast air pulls hair round a barrel so it wraps without you twisting it by hand. They differ most in what comes in the box: how many curling barrels, whether there is a straightening or smoothing tool, and whether the dryer head is a full drying attachment. This guide puts every serious option side by side, from the Dyson Airwrap range to Shark FlexStyle, Dreame and Clara. We compare attachment count, the barrels each maker names, wattage and the dryer mode, using listing facts only. Barrel sizes are given where stated; several makers leave them out.
All products compared
- Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x: Gen2 motor, 6 attachments
- Attachments
- 6
- Curl barrels
- Conical and 40 mm
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Dryer mode
- Fast dryer 2x
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- Attachments
- 6
- Curl barrels
- Conical and 40 mm
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Dryer mode
- Fast dryer, smoothing dryer
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- Attachments
- 6 plus case
- Curl barrels
- 2 x 32 mm
- Wattage
- 1,750 W
- Dryer mode
- Twist-to-dry body
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Dreame AirStyle Era: 8-in-1, 110,000 RPM
- Attachments
- 8
- Curl barrels
- 2 x 32 mm
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Dryer mode
- Fast dryer
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: diffuser and paddle brush
- Attachments
- 5
- Curl barrels
- 2 auto-wrap curlers
- Wattage
- 1,650 W
- Dryer mode
- Twist-to-dry body
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- Attachments
- 3
- Curl barrels
- 40 mm long barrel
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Dryer mode
- Fast dryer
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Dreame AirStyle Pro: 7 attachments, 369 g handle
- Attachments
- 7
- Curl barrels
- 2 curling barrels
- Wattage
- 1,300 W
- Dryer mode
- Fast drying head
Check price on AmazonAffiliate link - Clara 6-in-1: left and right curlers, 1,500 W
- Attachments
- 6
- Curl barrels
- Left and right auto-wrap
- Wattage
- 1,500 W
- Dryer mode
- Blow dryer head
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The products in detail
No. 1 · Dyson
Dyson Airwrap Co-anda2x: Gen2 motor, 6 attachments
Dyson's most powerful Airwrap for straight and wavy hair, with the Gen2 motor, an Air straightener 2x and an i.d. curl sequence linked to the MyDyson app.
In its favour
- Dyson states 30% more power and 2x the air pressure versus Airwrap i.d.
- Air straightener 2x straightens wet to dry, a tool most rivals lack.
- Temperature is measured over 1,000 times a second to prevent extreme heat damage.
Good to know
- Designed for straight to wavy hair; curly hair needs the diffuser edition.
- At 716 g it is heavier than the Airwrap i.d. and Origin.
Listing title: Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2X™ Multi-Styler and Dryer - Straight + Wavy
No. 2 · Dyson
Dyson Airwrap i.d.: app-led curls, 6 attachments
The Airwrap with Bluetooth and the i.d. curl sequence, which adjusts heat, airflow and timing per section. Keeps temperatures under 150°C.
In its favour
- The i.d. curl sequence stores wrap, style and cold shot times for repeatable curls.
- Includes a 2-in-1 Coanda smoothing dryer that the maker says gives up to 58% less frizz.
- At 600 g it is the lightest Dyson Airwrap listed here.
Good to know
- No air straightener, unlike the Co-anda2x.
- Designed for straight and wavy hair according to the listing.
Listing title: Dyson Airwrap i.d. Hair Styler & Hair Dryer Straight/Wavy - Ceramic Ap...
No. 3 · Shark
Shark FlexStyle IonCurl: 200M ions, CoandaBoost
Shark's newest FlexStyle with 200 million negative ions and CoandaBoost for stronger wrap force. Includes a curl-defining diffuser and two brushes.
In its favour
- CoandaBoost is stated to give bouncier, more defined curls than the original FlexStyle.
- 1,750 W is the highest rating among the multi-stylers here.
- Airset button pauses airflow or gives a cool burst with a tap.
Good to know
- Both curlers are 32 mm, so there is no smaller barrel for tight curls.
- Product weight is unclear; the listed 3.58 kg looks like a packed figure.
Listing title: Shark FlexStyle IonCurl Ion Air Drying, Curling and Styling System - P...
No. 4 · dreame
Dreame AirStyle Era: 8-in-1, 110,000 RPM
Dreame's 8-in-1 set with a 110,000 RPM brushless motor, auto-wrap barrels, a straightening nozzle, diffuser and three brushes.
In its favour
- Eight styling heads including a straightening nozzle and a diffuser.
- NTC temperature control monitors heat thousands of times per second, per Dreame.
- Brushless motor speed of 110,000 RPM is stated.
Good to know
- Both auto-wrap barrels are 32 mm, so there is no smaller size.
- Warranty length is not stated in this listing.
Listing title: DREAME AirStyle Era, 8-in-1 Professional Airflow Multi-Styler
No. 5 · Shark
Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1: diffuser and paddle brush
The core Shark FlexStyle that twists from dryer to styler, with auto-wrap curlers, paddle and oval brushes, a concentrator and a diffuser.
In its favour
- Includes both a diffuser and a concentrator, so it works as a full dryer.
- Heat is measured 1,000 times per second, the listing says.
- 2 year guarantee on registration in the UK and ROI.
Good to know
- Curler sizes are not stated in this listing.
- At 700 g it is heavier than the Dyson Airwrap i.d.
Listing title: Shark FlexStyle 5-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer, Stone, HD446SLUK
No. 6 · Dyson
Dyson Airwrap Origin: 40 mm barrel, 3 attachments
The original Airwrap formula: a bi-directional 40 mm barrel, anti-snag loop brush and fast dryer. Simple and focused on waves and blowouts.
In its favour
- The 40 mm barrel curls in both directions without swapping heads.
- Glass bead thermistor keeps temperature under 150°C, per Dyson.
- 610 g with three heat and three speed settings.
Good to know
- Only three attachments, with no small barrel or straightener.
- No app or i.d. curl sequence on this model.
Listing title: Dyson Airwrap Origin Hair Styler & Dryer – Curls & Waves - Prussian Bl...
No. 7 · dreame
Dreame AirStyle Pro: 7 attachments, 369 g handle
A lighter Dreame multi-styler with seven attachments, two curling barrels and a cold shot. Dreame quotes 369 g for the handle and barrel.
In its favour
- 369 g for handle and barrel is very light for full-head styling.
- Dreame states a lifespan of up to 600 hours.
- One-touch cold shot to set curls and lock in the style.
Good to know
- Barrel sizes are not stated in the listing.
- Warranty is listed as 1 year in the specs but 2 years in the bullets.
Listing title: DREAME AirStyle Pro, 7-in-1 Professional Airflow Multi-Styler
No. 8 · CLARA
Clara 6-in-1: left and right curlers, 1,500 W
A 6-in-1 ionic multi-styler with left and right auto-wrap curlers, round and oval brushes, a concentrator and a dryer head.
In its favour
- Separate left and right curlers for curls in both directions.
- Three heat and three speed settings plus a cold shot.
- Removable filter for cleaning, per the listing.
Good to know
- Barrel sizes and motor speed are not given.
- Warranty terms are not stated in the listing.
Listing title: Clara 6-in-1 Gold Multi Styler with Auto-Wrap Curlers, Hair Dryer, & B...
Read before you buy
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- Shark FlexStyle vs SpeedStyleShark FlexStyle vs SpeedStyle Pro compared from the listings: curlers and twist hinge against a lighter dryer with Scalp Shield mode and auto-adjust tools.
- Shark FlexStyle vs FlexFusionShark FlexStyle vs FlexFusion: what the FlexFusion's heated ceramic straightening tool adds, and whether the original FlexStyle still covers your needs.
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